Kamaka Ukulele

Shortly after the turn of the century, Samuel Kaialiilii Kamaka began crafting Koa Ukulele from the basement of his Kaimuki, Hawaii home. In 1916, he formed his one-man shop, "Kamaka Ukulele and Guitar Works," and soon established a solid reputation for making only the highest quality Ukuleles. In 1921, Kamaka Ukulele established a shop at 1814 South King Street. In the mid-20s.